Rhydian Cowley lives, trains, and works on Wurundjeri, Woiwurrung & Boonwurrung land. He has represented Australia at the 2016 Olympic Games, 2018 Commonwealth Games, and three World Athletics Championships in the 20km racewalk, and has qualified for Tokyo in both the 20k and 50k walk. Rhydian has completed a Bachelor of Arts (History) and Bachelor of Commerce (Economics) and currently works in office administration.

In his spare time, Rhydian loves to make and share jam made from neighbourhood fruit trees, contribute to his local community garden, and read books. He is excited to learn more about Indigenous Australia through his involvement in the Share a Yarn Initiative and to share those stories and lessons with his community and his sport to help make them more inclusive places.